Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

67 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1In the bowl of your stand mixer or a big bowl, add ¾ cup of warm water (100-110°F) (180ml).
  2. 2In the bowl of your stand mixer or a big bowl, add ¾ cup of warm water (100-110°F) (180ml).
  3. 3In the bowl of your stand mixer or a big bowl, add ¾ cup of warm water (100-110°F) (180ml).
  4. 4Add 1 (0.25-ounce/7g) packet of active dry yeast, not instant yeast.
  5. 5Add 1 (0.25-ounce/7g) packet of active dry yeast, not instant yeast.
  6. 6Add 1 (0.25-ounce/7g) packet of active dry yeast, not instant yeast.
  7. 7Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar.
  8. 8Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar.
  9. 9Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar.
  10. 10Set aside for 5-7 minutes until you see a nice foamy head.
  11. 11Set aside for 5-7 minutes until you see a nice foamy head.
  12. 12Set aside for 5-7 minutes until you see a nice foamy head.
  13. 13Add 2 cups (240g) of all-purpose flour (or bread flour for chewier pizza, or double zero flour for a thinner, crispier pizza).
  14. 14Add 2 cups (240g) of all-purpose flour (or bread flour for chewier pizza, or double zero flour for a thinner, crispier pizza).
  15. 15Add 2 cups (240g) of all-purpose flour (or bread flour for chewier pizza, or double zero flour for a thinner, crispier pizza).
  16. 16Add ¾ tsp salt and 2 tsp granulated sugar (3 tsp total in recipe).
  17. 17Add ¾ tsp salt and 2 tsp granulated sugar (3 tsp total in recipe).
  18. 18Add ¾ tsp salt and 2 tsp granulated sugar (3 tsp total in recipe).
  19. 19Add 1 tbsp olive oil.
  20. 20Add 1 tbsp olive oil.
  21. 21Add 1 tbsp olive oil.
  22. 22Mix on low for about a minute until the dough comes together, then increase speed to medium-low.
  23. 23Mix on low for about a minute until the dough comes together, then increase speed to medium-low.
  24. 24Mix on low for about a minute until the dough comes together, then increase speed to medium-low.
  25. 25Mix for about 5 minutes or until it comes together in a ball and has elasticity.
  26. 26Mix for about 5 minutes or until it comes together in a ball and has elasticity.
  27. 27Mix for about 5 minutes or until it comes together in a ball and has elasticity.
  28. 28If doing this by hand, use a wooden spoon until it's a shaggy mixture; then dump it out onto the counter and knead it.
  29. 29If doing this by hand, use a wooden spoon until it's a shaggy mixture; then dump it out onto the counter and knead it.
  30. 30If doing this by hand, use a wooden spoon until it's a shaggy mixture; then dump it out onto the counter and knead it.
  31. 31Lightly flour your hands and counter.
  32. 32Lightly flour your hands and counter.
  33. 33Lightly flour your hands and counter.
  34. 34Transfer dough to counter; give it a good stretch and press away from you, bringing it in and repeating.
  35. 35Transfer dough to counter; give it a good stretch and press away from you, bringing it in and repeating.
  36. 36Transfer dough to counter; give it a good stretch and press away from you, bringing it in and repeating.
  37. 37Add flour to your hands as needed.
  38. 38Add flour to your hands as needed.
  39. 39Add flour to your hands as needed.
  40. 40Lightly oil a large bowl, and put dough in bowl and turn it a few times.
  41. 41Lightly oil a large bowl, and put dough in bowl and turn it a few times.
  42. 42Lightly oil a large bowl, and put dough in bowl and turn it a few times.
  43. 43Cover with a damp cloth or plastic and let it sit in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size (you can use a proofing drawer or warm oven to 100°F).
  44. 44Cover with a damp cloth or plastic and let it sit in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size (you can use a proofing drawer or warm oven to 100°F).
  45. 45Cover with a damp cloth or plastic and let it sit in a warm place for about an hour until doubled in size (you can use a proofing drawer or warm oven to 100°F).
  46. 46Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  47. 47Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  48. 48Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  49. 49Spread dough out into a circle on a lightly floured baking sheet or pizza stone, lifting and pulling to form it (no rolling pin needed).
  50. 50Spread dough out into a circle on a lightly floured baking sheet or pizza stone, lifting and pulling to form it (no rolling pin needed).
  51. 51Spread dough out into a circle on a lightly floured baking sheet or pizza stone, lifting and pulling to form it (no rolling pin needed).
  52. 52Spoon sauce onto the middle, leaving a little border, and gently spread it out.
  53. 53Spoon sauce onto the middle, leaving a little border, and gently spread it out.
  54. 54Spoon sauce onto the middle, leaving a little border, and gently spread it out.
  55. 55Add mozzarella and any other toppings.
  56. 56Add mozzarella and any other toppings.
  57. 57Add mozzarella and any other toppings.
  58. 58Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  59. 59Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  60. 60Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 1 25-ounce/7g packet active dry yeast
  • 1 25-ounce/7g packet active dry yeast
  • 1 25-ounce/7g packet active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 mozzarella
  • 1 mozzarella
  • 1 mozzarella
  • 1 pizza sauce
  • 1 pizza sauce
  • 1 pizza sauce

Equipment

stand mixerbig bowlmeasuring cupwooden spoon